Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 9 Music Academy

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Wilson.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Music Academy	9	Entry at HoD discretion. Students are required to apply and meet the course requirements. Proficiency in a musical instrument is a requirement for this course.
9 Music Core	9	Open entry.
10 Music	10	Year 9 Music Academy, Year 9 Music Core or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 1 Music	1	Year 10 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 1 Music Contemporary	1	Year 10 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Music	2	Level 1 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Music Contemporary	2	Level 1 Music, Level 1 Music Contemporary or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 3 Music	3	Level 2 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 3 Music Contemporary	3	Level 2 Music, Level 2 Music Contemporary or at the discretion of the HoD.

Year 9 Music Academy is an extension cohort selected from Year 9 Core Music students. This three-term course caters to students who have previously learnt a musical instrument and would like to develop their musicianship further by learning and playing in a range of ensembles, including string orchestra, concert band, vocal ensemble, chamber groups and rock/pop groups. This is a practical-based course and as such, students will have opportunities to perform throughout the year in school events and music festivals. Students will also extend their music knowledge through researching a range of historical musical styles, creating a composition portfolio, and developing their theory and aural skills with E-learning resources.

Course Overview

Term 1
Group Performance Ensemble - Orchestra and VOX choir
Rhythmic Composition (Binary)
Instruments of the Orchestra
Theory & Aural

Term 2
Solo Performance
Group Performance Ensemble - Orchestra and VOX choir
Group Performance Ensemble - Chamber Groups and Pop/Rock groups
Melodic Composition (Pentatonic Scale)
Theory & Aural

Term 3
Group Performance Ensemble - Orchestra and VOX choir
Group Performance Ensemble - Chamber Groups and Pop/Rock groups
Image-based Composition
World Music Study
Theory & Aural

Departments:

Music, Year 9

Pathway

Year 10 Music

Year 9 Music Academy

Course Overview

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